Newcastle United tell West Ham Joey Barton will cost £1.5m up front

Newcastle United have told suitors they are willing to part ways with midfielder Joey Barton if they pay £1.5million up front.

The former Manchester City bad-boy has earned rave reviews at the heart of the Toon’s midfield this season and West Ham are believed to be interested in purchasing him as the Hammers try to avoid relegation, according to the Daily Mail.